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Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the practice and theory of glass as a means of contemporary creative expression. It focuses on the acquisition of skill in a number of techniques, including sandblasting, engraving, glass fusing and slumping and molten glass sand casting. Students will be made aware of contemporary fine art practice and multi-disciplinary approaches which include glass media. Students will engage with the unique visual properties of this medium.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

Understand a variety of production methods used in the glass studio environment, appreciating the nature of various glass processes, their properties and uses;

Discuss their work within a theoretical and historical rationale;

Initiate, develop and express personal aesthetic solutions that show an awareness of the contemporary use and context of Glass as a medium;

Analyse and review the application of glass processes they have learnt in relation to many disciplines;

Consolidate understanding of the position and application of processed based media in the boarder artist/designer community;

Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.